Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

• Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting • Experience of supporting teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students • Experience of supporting the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning • Experience of recording student progress and providing regular feedback to stakeholders • Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum • The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students • A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management • The physical and emotional resilience to support students with Special Educational and sometimes complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach • The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed • Willingness to participate in own professional development This post will be based initially at Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne, however, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group if required.